Marrakech -> home

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A few of us leaving Marrakech later in the day walked to Menara Garden in the morning, a popular local hangout. We unknowingly took the less scenic route through the industrial area on the way over but its lagoon and villa-style pavilion offered a peaceful retreat. The view of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the background was incredible; too bad it was a bit hazy that day.

We walked back along Mohammed VI Ave. It is lined with well-manicured shrubs, flowers, and has many high end hotels and very expensive cars. I had my last Moroccan chicken couscous served in a tagine for lunch, relaxed a bit by the hotel pool before heading to the Marrakech train station. It is very modern and my train to Casablanca departed on time. I booked first class because I could reserve early but I think second class would have been fine too.

The entire trip to the Casablanca Mohammed V Airport was uneventful but I still couldn’t understand why there was a security check at the entrance from the train station into the airport. It was a good thing I changed my Dirhams back to USD at the airport as at all the check points I was asked if I was carrying Dh - apparently illegal. I had to pull out my wallet each time to show them that I didn’t have any Dh.

After another 24hr+ of travelling I finally made it home. It was nice to be sleeping in my own bed but I wished I was still travelling!

Memorable experiences from this trip included sleeping under the stars in the desert, camel riding, trying out a hammam, tagines, mint tea and “special price for you, my friend!”

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Photos

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High Atlas Mountains in the background

Photo 4
slow train back to Casablanca then home